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H.R.4241 -- Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (Reported in House - RH)


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    SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 2. TABLE OF TITLES.
TITLE V--COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY
TITLE I--COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
    SECTION 1001. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
    Sec. 1001. Short title; table of contents.
Subtitle A--Commodity Programs
    SEC. 1101. PERCENTAGE REDUCTION IN AMOUNT OF DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR COVERED COMMODITIES AND PEANUTS.
    SEC. 1102. REDUCTION IN PERCENTAGE OF DIRECT PAYMENT AMOUNT AUTHORIZED TO BE PAID IN ADVANCE.
    SEC. 1103. COTTON COMPETITIVENESS PROVISIONS.
Subtitle B--Conservation
    SEC. 1201. LIMITATIONS ON USE OF COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION FUNDS TO CARRY OUT WATERSHED REHABILITATION PROGRAM.
    SEC. 1202. CONSERVATION SECURITY PROGRAM.
    SEC. 1203. LIMITATIONS ON USE OF COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION FUNDS TO CARRY OUT AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Subtitle C--Energy
Subtitle D--Rural Development
    SEC. 1401. ENHANCED ACCESS TO BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN RURAL AREAS.
    SEC. 1402. VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS.
    SEC. 1403. RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM.
    SEC. 1404. RURAL BUSINESS STRATEGIC INVESTMENT GRANTS.
    SEC. 1405. RURAL FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY PERSONNEL GRANTS.
Subtitle E--Research
    SEC. 1501. INITIATIVE FOR FUTURE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS.
Subtitle F--Nutrition
    SEC. 1601. ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS.
    SEC. 1602. AVAILABILITY OF COMMODITIES FOR THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
    SEC. 1603. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT.
    SEC. 1604. DISASTER FOOD STAMP PROGRAM.
    SECTION 2000. TABLE OF CONTENTS.
TITLE II--COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE
    Sec. 2000. Table of contents.
Subtitle A--Welfare Reform
PART 1--SHORT TITLE; REFERENCES
    SEC. 2001. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 2002. REFERENCES.
PART 2--TANF
    SEC. 2011. UNIVERSAL ENGAGEMENT AND FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PLAN REQUIREMENTS.
    SEC. 2012. WORK PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS.
    SEC. 2013. WORK-RELATED PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT.
    SEC. 2014. REPORT ON COORDINATION.
    SEC. 2015. FATHERHOOD PROGRAM.
    `SEC. 445. ECONOMIC INCENTIVE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.
    `SEC. 446. EVALUATION.
    `SEC. 447. PROJECTS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE.
    `SEC. 448. NONDISCRIMINATION.
    `SEC. 449. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS; RESERVATION FOR CERTAIN PURPOSE.
    SEC. 2016. STATE OPTION TO MAKE TANF PROGRAMS MANDATORY PARTNERS WITH ONE-STOP EMPLOYMENT TRAINING CENTERS.
    SEC. 2017. SENSE OF THE CONGRESS.
    SEC. 2018. PROHIBITION ON OFFSHORING.
PART 3--CHILD CARE
    SEC. 2021. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 2022. GOALS.
    SEC. 2023. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
    SEC. 2024. APPLICATION AND PLAN.
    SEC. 2025. ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE.
    `SEC. 658G. ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE SERVICES.
    SEC. 2026. REPORTS AND AUDITS.
    SEC. 2027. REPORT BY SECRETARY.
    `SEC. 658L. REPORT BY SECRETARY.
    SEC. 2028. DEFINITIONS.
    SEC. 2029. WAIVER AUTHORITY TO EXPAND THE AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES UNDER CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACT OF 1990.
PART 4--STATE AND LOCAL FLEXIBILITY
    SEC. 2041. PROGRAM COORDINATION DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.
PART 5--EFFECTIVE DATE
    SEC. 2051. EFFECTIVE DATE.
Subtitle B--Higher Education
    SEC. 2101. SHORT TITLE.
PART 1--AMENDMENTS TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965
    SEC. 2111. REFERENCES; EFFECTIVE DATE.
    SEC. 2112. MODIFICATION OF 50/50 RULE.
    SEC. 2113. REAUTHORIZATION OF FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM.
    SEC. 2114. LOAN LIMITS.
    SEC. 2115. INTEREST RATES AND SPECIAL ALLOWANCES.
    SEC. 2116. ADDITIONAL LOAN TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
    SEC. 2117. CONSOLIDATION LOAN CHANGES.
    SEC. 2118. DEFERMENT OF STUDENT LOANS FOR MILITARY SERVICE.
    SEC. 2119. LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR SERVICE IN AREAS OF NATIONAL NEED.
    `SEC. 428K. LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR SERVICE IN AREAS OF NATIONAL NEED.
    SEC. 2120. UNSUBSIDIZED STAFFORD LOANS.
    SEC. 2121. ELIMINATION OF TERMINATION DATES FROM TAXPAYER-TEACHER PROTECTION ACT OF 2004.
    SEC. 2122. LOAN FEES FROM LENDERS.
    SEC. 2123. ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
    `SEC. 428I. SPECIAL INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE RULES FOR EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE.
    SEC. 2124. FUNDS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.
    `SEC. 458. FUNDS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.
    SEC. 2125. SIGNIFICANTLY SIMPLIFYING THE STUDENT AID APPLICATION PROCESS.
    SEC. 2126. ADDITIONAL NEED ANALYSIS AMENDMENTS.
    SEC. 2127. DEFINITION OF ELIGIBLE PROGRAM.
    SEC. 2128. DISTANCE EDUCATION.
    SEC. 2129. STUDENT ELIGIBILITY.
    SEC. 2130. INSTITUTIONAL REFUNDS.
    SEC. 2131. COLLEGE ACCESS INITIATIVE.
    `SEC. 485D. COLLEGE ACCESS INITIATIVE.
    SEC. 2132. CANCELLATION OF STUDENT LOAN INDEBTEDNESS FOR SURVIVORS OF VICTIMS OF THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, ATTACKS.
    SEC. 2133. INDEPENDENT EVALUATION OF DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
    SEC. 2134. DISBURSEMENT OF STUDENT LOANS.
PART 2--HIGHER EDUCATION RELIEF
    SEC. 2141. REFERENCES.
    SEC. 2142. WAIVERS AND MODIFICATIONS.
    SEC. 2143. CANCELLATION OF INSTITUTIONAL REPAYMENT BY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AFFECTED BY A GULF HURRICANE DISASTER.
    SEC. 2144. CANCELLATION OF STUDENT LOANS FOR CANCELLED ENROLLMENT PERIODS.
    SEC. 2145. TEMPORARY DEFERMENT OF STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT.
    SEC. 2146. NO AFFECT ON GRANT AND LOAN LIMITS.
    SEC. 2147. TEACHER LOAN RELIEF.
    SEC. 2148. EXPANDING INFORMATION DISSEMINATION REGARDING ELIGIBILITY FOR PELL GRANTS.
    SEC. 2149. PROCEDURES.
    SEC. 2150. TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.
    SEC. 2151. DEFINITIONS.
Subtitle C--Pensions
    SEC. 2201. INCREASES IN PBGC PREMIUMS.
TITLE III--COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE
Subtitle A--Medicaid
    SEC. 3100. SHORT TITLE OF SUBTITLE; RULE OF CONSTRUCTION WITH REGARD TO KATRINA EVACUEES.
CHAPTER 1--PAYMENT FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
    SEC. 3101. FEDERAL UPPER LIMIT (FUL).
    SEC. 3102. COLLECTION AND SUBMISSION OF UTILIZATION DATA FOR CERTAIN PHYSICIAN ADMINISTERED DRUGS.
    SEC. 3104. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PARTICIPATION IN SECTION 340B DRUG DISCOUNT PROGRAM.
    SEC. 3105. IMPROVING PATIENT OUTCOMES THROUGH GREATER RELIANCE ON SCIENCE AND BEST PRACTICES.
CHAPTER 2--REFORM OF ASSET TRANSFER RULES
    SEC. 3111. LENGTHENING LOOK-BACK PERIOD; CHANGE IN BEGINNING DATE FOR PERIOD OF INELIGIBILITY.
    SEC. 3112. DISCLOSURE AND TREATMENT OF ANNUITIES AND OF LARGE TRANSACTIONS.
    SEC. 3114. DISQUALIFICATION FOR LONG-TERM CARE ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SUBSTANTIAL HOME EQUITY.
    SEC. 3115. ENFORCEABILITY OF CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES (CCRC) AND LIFE CARE COMMUNITY ADMISSION CONTRACTS.
CHAPTER 3--FLEXIBILITY IN COST SHARING AND BENEFITS
    SEC. 3121. STATE OPTION FOR ALTERNATIVE MEDICAID PREMIUMS AND COST SHARING.
`STATE OPTION FOR ALTERNATIVE PREMIUMS AND COST SHARING
    SEC. 3122. SPECIAL RULES FOR COST SHARING FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
    SEC. 3123. EMERGENCY ROOM COPAYMENTS FOR NON-EMERGENCY CARE.
    SEC. 3124. USE OF BENCHMARK BENEFIT PACKAGES.
`STATE FLEXIBILITY IN BENEFIT PACKAGES
    SEC. 3125. STATE OPTION TO ESTABLISH NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM.
    SEC. 3126. EXEMPTING WOMEN COVERED UNDER BREAST OR CERVICAL CANCER PROGRAM.
CHAPTER 4--EXPANDED ACCESS TO CERTAIN BENEFITS
    SEC. 3131. EXPANDED ACCESS TO HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED.
    SEC. 3132. OPTIONAL CHOICE OF SELF-DIRECTED PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES (CASH AND COUNSELING).
    SEC. 3133. EXPANSION OF STATE LONG-TERM CARE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
    SEC. 3134. HEALTH OPPORTUNITY ACCOUNTS.
`HEALTH OPPORTUNITY ACCOUNTS
CHAPTER 5--OTHER PROVISIONS
    SEC. 3141. INCREASE IN MEDICAID PAYMENTS TO INSULAR AREAS.
    SEC. 3142. MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATION PROVIDER TAX REFORM.
    SEC. 3143. MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION GRANTS.
    SEC. 3144. ENHANCING THIRD PARTY IDENTIFICATION AND PAYMENT.
    SEC. 3145. IMPROVED ENFORCEMENT OF DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS.
    SEC. 3146. REFORMS OF TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT.
    SEC. 3147. EMERGENCY SERVICES FURNISHED BY NON-CONTRACT PROVIDERS FOR MEDICAID MANAGED CARE ENROLLEES.
    SEC. 3148. ADJUSTMENT IN COMPUTATION OF MEDICAID FMAP TO DISREGARD AN EXTRAORDINARY EMPLOYER PENSION CONTRIBUTION.
Subtitle B--Katrina Health Care Relief
    SEC. 3201. TARGETED MEDICAID RELIEF FOR STATES AFFECTED BY HURRICANE KATRINA.
    SEC. 3202. STATE HIGH RISK HEALTH INSURANCE POOL FUNDING.
    SEC. 3203. RECOMPUTATION OF HPSA, MUA, AND MUP DESIGNATIONS WITHIN HURRICANE KATRINA AFFECTED AREAS.
    SEC. 3204. WAIVER OF CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE PROVISION OF HEALTH CARE IN AREAS IMPACTED BY HURRICANE KATRINA.
    SEC. 3205. FMAP HOLD HARMLESS FOR KATRINA IMPACT.
Subtitle C--Katrina and Rita Energy Relief
    SEC. 3301. HURRICANES KATRINA AND RITA ENERGY RELIEF.
Subtitle D--Digital Television Transition
    SEC. 3401. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 3402. FINDINGS.
    SEC. 3403. ANALOG SPECTRUM RECOVERY: HARD DEADLINE.
    SEC. 3404. AUCTION OF RECOVERED SPECTRUM.
    SEC. 3405. DIGITAL TELEVISION CONVERSION FUND.
    `SEC. 159. DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER BOX PROGRAM.
    SEC. 3406. PUBLIC SAFETY INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS FUND.
    `SEC. 160. PUBLIC SAFETY INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS FUND.
    SEC. 3407. NYC 9/11 DIGITAL TRANSITION FUND.
    `SEC. 161. NYC 9/11 DIGITAL TRANSITION FUND.
    SEC. 3408. LOW-POWER TELEVISION TRANSITION PROVISIONS.
    `SEC. 162. LOW-POWER TELEVISION DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERSION.
    SEC. 3409. CONSUMER EDUCATION REGARDING ANALOG TELEVISIONS.
    SEC. 3410. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS.
    SEC. 3411. DEPLOYMENT OF BROADBAND WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES.
    SEC. 3412. SENSE OF CONGRESS.
    SEC. 3413. BAND PLAN REVISION REQUIRED.
TITLE IV--COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES
    SECTION 4000. TABLE OF CONTENTS.
    Sec. 4000. Table of contents.
Subtitle A--Deposit Insurance Reform
    SEC. 4001. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 4002. MERGING THE BIF AND SAIF.
    SEC. 4003. INCREASE IN DEPOSIT INSURANCE COVERAGE.
    SEC. 4004. SETTING ASSESSMENTS AND REPEAL OF SPECIAL RULES RELATING TO MINIMUM ASSESSMENTS AND FREE DEPOSIT INSURANCE.
    SEC. 4005. REPLACEMENT OF FIXED DESIGNATED RESERVE RATIO WITH RESERVE RANGE.
    SEC. 4006. REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE RISK-BASED ASSESSMENT SYSTEM.
    SEC. 4007. REFUNDS, DIVIDENDS, AND CREDITS FROM DEPOSIT INSURANCE FUND.
    SEC. 4008. DEPOSIT INSURANCE FUND RESTORATION PLANS.
    SEC. 4009. REGULATIONS REQUIRED.
    `SEC. 49. BI-ANNUAL FDIC SURVEY AND REPORT ON ENCOURAGING USE OF DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS BY THE UNBANKED.
    SEC. 4013. OTHER TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS RELATING TO THE MERGER OF THE BIF AND SAIF.
Subtitle B--FHA Asset Disposition
    SEC. 4101. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 4102. DEFINITIONS.
    SEC. 4103. APPROPRIATED FUNDS REQUIREMENT FOR BELOW MARKET SALES.
    SEC. 4104. UP-FRONT GRANTS.
TITLE V--COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
    Sec. 5001. Table of contents.
Subtitle A--Visa Fees
    SEC. 5101. FEES WITH RESPECT TO IMMIGRATION SERVICES FOR INTRACOMPANY TRANSFEREES.
Subtitle B--Circuit and District Judgeships
    SEC. 5201. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 5202. CIRCUIT JUDGES FOR THE CIRCUIT COURTS OF APPEALS.
    SEC. 5203. DISTRICT JUDGES FOR THE DISTRICT COURTS.
    SEC. 5204. ESTABLISHMENT OF ARTICLE III COURT IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS.
    `Sec. 126A. Virgin Islands
    `SEC. 21. JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS.
    `SEC. 22. JURISDICTION OVER INCOME TAX MATTERS.
    SEC. 5205. EFFECTIVE DATE.
Subtitle C--Bankruptcy Judgeships
    SEC. 5301. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 5302. AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL BANKRUPTCY JUDGESHIPS.
    SEC. 5303. TEMPORARY BANKRUPTCY JUDGESHIPS.
    SEC. 5304. CONVERSION OF EXISTING TEMPORARY BANKRUPTCY JUDGESHIPS.
    SEC. 5305. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
    SEC. 5306. EFFECTIVE DATE.
Subtitle D--Ninth Circuit Reorganization
    SEC. 5401. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 5402. DEFINITIONS.
    SEC. 5403. NUMBER AND COMPOSITION OF CIRCUITS.
    SEC. 5404. NUMBER OF CIRCUIT JUDGES.
    SEC. 5405. PLACES OF CIRCUIT COURT.
    SEC. 5406. ASSIGNMENT OF CIRCUIT JUDGES.
    SEC. 5407. ELECTION OF ASSIGNMENT BY SENIOR JUDGES.
    SEC. 5408. SENIORITY OF JUDGES.
    SEC. 5409. APPLICATION TO CASES.
    SEC. 5410. TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT OF CIRCUIT JUDGES AMONG CIRCUITS.
    SEC. 5411. TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT OF DISTRICT JUDGES AMONG CIRCUITS.
    SEC. 5412. ADMINISTRATION.
    SEC. 5413. EFFECTIVE DATE.
Subtitle E--Authorization of Appropriations
    SEC. 5501. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
TITLE VI--COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES
Subtitle A--Arctic Coastal Plain Domestic Energy
    SEC. 6101. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 6102. DEFINITIONS.
    SEC. 6103. LEASING PROGRAM FOR LANDS WITHIN THE COASTAL PLAIN.
    SEC. 6104. LEASE SALES.
    SEC. 6105. GRANT OF LEASES BY THE SECRETARY.
    SEC. 6106. LEASE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
    SEC. 6107. COASTAL PLAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
    SEC. 6108. EXPEDITED JUDICIAL REVIEW.
    SEC. 6109. FEDERAL AND STATE DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES.
    SEC. 6110. RIGHTS-OF-WAY ACROSS THE COASTAL PLAIN.
    SEC. 6111. CONVEYANCE.
    SEC. 6112. LOCAL GOVERNMENT IMPACT AID AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSISTANCE.
Subtitle B--Miscellaneous Amendments Relating to Mining
    SEC. 6201. FEES FOR RECORDATION AND LOCATION OF MINING CLAIMS.
    SEC. 6202. PATENTS FOR MINING OR MILL SITE CLAIMS.
    SEC. 6203. MINERAL EXAMINATIONS FOR MINING ON CERTAIN LANDS.
    SEC. 6204. MINERAL DEVELOPMENT LANDS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.
    SEC. 6205. NATIONAL MINING AND MINERALS POLICY TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE PRODUCTIVE SECOND USE OF LANDS.
    SEC. 6206. REGULATIONS.
    SEC. 6207. PROTECTION OF NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDERNESS AREAS.
Subtitle C--Disposal of Public Lands
CHAPTER 1--DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN PUBLIC LANDS IN NEVADA
    SEC. 6301. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 6302. DEFINITIONS.
    SEC. 6303. LAND CONVEYANCE.
    SEC. 6304. DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS.
CHAPTER 2--DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN PUBLIC LANDS IN IDAHO
    SEC. 6311. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 6312. DEFINITIONS.
    SEC. 6313. LAND CONVEYANCE.
    SEC. 6314. DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS.
Subtitle D--Oil Shale
    SEC. 6401. OIL SHALE AND TAR SANDS AMENDMENTS.
Subtitle E--Ocean Energy Resources
    SEC. 6501. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 6502. POLICY.
    SEC. 6503. DEFINITIONS UNDER THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT.
    SEC. 6504. DETERMINATION OF ADJACENT ZONES AND PLANNING AREAS.
    SEC. 6505. ADMINISTRATION OF LEASING.
    SEC. 6506. GRANT OF LEASES BY SECRETARY.
    SEC. 6507. DISPOSITION OF RECEIPTS.
    SEC. 6508. REVIEW OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF EXPLORATION PLANS.
    SEC. 6509. RESERVATION OF LANDS AND RIGHTS.
    SEC. 6510. OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LEASING PROGRAM.
    SEC. 6511. COORDINATION WITH ADJACENT STATES.
    SEC. 6512. ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES.
    SEC. 6513. REVIEW OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION PLANS.
    `SEC. 25. REVIEW OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION PLANS.
    SEC. 6514. FEDERAL ENERGY NATURAL RESOURCES ENHANCEMENT FUND ACT OF 2005.
    SEC. 6515. TERMINATION OF EFFECT OF LAWS PROHIBITING THE SPENDING OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.
    SEC. 6516. OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF INCOMPATIBLE USE.
    SEC. 6517. REPURCHASE OF CERTAIN LEASES.
    SEC. 6518. OFFSITE ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION.
    SEC. 6519. AMENDMENTS TO THE MINERAL LEASING ACT.
    SEC. 6520. MINERALS MANAGEMENT SERVICE.
    SEC. 6522. REPEAL OF REQUIREMENT TO CONDUCT COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF OCS OIL AND NATURAL GAS RESOURCES.
    SEC. 6523. MINING AND PETROLEUM SCHOOLS.
    `SEC. 1. SHORT TITLE.
    `SEC. 2. POLICY.
    `SEC. 3. MAINTAINING AND RESTORING HISTORIC AND EXISTING PETROLEUM AND MINING ENGINEERING EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
    `SEC. 4. FORMER PETROLEUM AND MINING ENGINEERING PROGRAMS.
    `SEC. 5. FUNDING OF CONSORTIA OF HISTORIC AND EXISTING SCHOOLS.
    `SEC. 7. DESIGNATION OF FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS.
    `SEC. 8. FUNDING CRITERIA FOR INSTITUTIONS.
    `SEC. 9. DUTIES OF SECRETARY.
    `SEC. 10. COORDINATION.
    `SEC. 11. COMMITTEE ON PETROLEUM, MINING, AND MINERAL ENGINEERING AND ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCE EDUCATION.
    `SEC. 12. CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
    SEC. 6524. ONSHORE AND OFFSHORE MINERAL LEASE FEES.
    SEC. 6525. ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC OCS REGION HEADQUARTERS.
    SEC. 6526. NATIONAL GEOLOGIC DATA AND MAPPING FUND ACT OF 2005.
    SEC. 6527. LEASES FOR AREAS LOCATED WITHIN 100 MILES OF CALIFORNIA OR FLORIDA.
Subtitle F--Sale and Conveyance of Federal Land
    SEC. 6601. COLLECTION OF RECEIPTS FROM THE SALE OF FEDERAL LANDS.
TITLE VII--COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
    SEC. 7001. EXTENSION OF VESSEL TONNAGE DUTIES.
TITLE VIII--COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
    Sec. 8001. Short title.
    Sec. 8002. Table of contents.
    SEC. 8003. REFERENCES.
    SEC. 8004. FINDINGS.
Subtitle A--TANF
    SEC. 8101. PURPOSES.
    SEC. 8102. FAMILY ASSISTANCE GRANTS.
    SEC. 8103. PROMOTION OF FAMILY FORMATION AND HEALTHY MARRIAGE.
    SEC. 8104. SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT FOR POPULATION INCREASES IN CERTAIN STATES.
    SEC. 8105. ELIMINATION OF HIGH PERFORMANCE BONUS.
    SEC. 8106. CONTINGENCY FUND.
    SEC. 8107. USE OF FUNDS.
    SEC. 8108. REPEAL OF FEDERAL LOAN FOR STATE WELFARE PROGRAMS.
    SEC. 8109. UNIVERSAL ENGAGEMENT AND FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PLAN REQUIREMENTS.
    SEC. 8110. WORK PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS.
    `SEC. 407. WORK PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS.
    SEC. 8111. MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT.
    SEC. 8112. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT.
    SEC. 8113. DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING.
    SEC. 8114. DIRECT FUNDING AND ADMINISTRATION BY INDIAN TRIBES.
    SEC. 8115. RESEARCH, EVALUATIONS, AND NATIONAL STUDIES.
    SEC. 8116. STUDY BY THE CENSUS BUREAU.
    SEC. 8117. DEFINITION OF ASSISTANCE.
    SEC. 8118. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
    SEC. 8119. FATHERHOOD PROGRAM.
    `SEC. 117. FATHERHOOD PROGRAM.
`PART C--FATHERHOOD PROGRAM
    `SEC. 441. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.
    `SEC. 442. DEFINITIONS.
    `SEC. 443. COMPETITIVE GRANTS FOR SERVICE PROJECTS.
    `SEC. 444. MULTICITY, MULTISTATE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.
    `SEC. 445. EVALUATION.
    `SEC. 446. PROJECTS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE.
    `SEC. 447. NONDISCRIMINATION.
    `SEC. 448. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS; RESERVATION FOR CERTAIN PURPOSE.
    SEC. 8120. STATE OPTION TO MAKE TANF PROGRAMS MANDATORY PARTNERS WITH ONE-STOP EMPLOYMENT TRAINING CENTERS.
    SEC. 8121. SENSE OF THE CONGRESS.
    SEC. 8122. DRUG TESTING OF APPLICANTS FOR AND RECIPIENTS OF ASSISTANCE.
Subtitle B--Child Care
    SEC. 8201. ENTITLEMENT FUNDING.
Subtitle C--Child Support
    SEC. 8301. FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR LIMITED PASS THROUGH OF CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS TO FAMILIES RECEIVING TANF.
    SEC. 8302. STATE OPTION TO PASS THROUGH ALL CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS TO FAMILIES THAT FORMERLY RECEIVED TANF.
    SEC. 8303. MANDATORY REVIEW AND ADJUSTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS FOR FAMILIES RECEIVING TANF.
    SEC. 8304. MANDATORY FEE FOR SUCCESSFUL CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTION FOR FAMILY THAT HAS NEVER RECEIVED TANF.
    SEC. 8305. REPORT ON UNDISTRIBUTED CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS.
    SEC. 8306. DECREASE IN AMOUNT OF CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGE TRIGGERING PASSPORT DENIAL.
    SEC. 8307. USE OF TAX REFUND INTERCEPT PROGRAM TO COLLECT PAST-DUE CHILD SUPPORT ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN WHO ARE NOT MINORS.
    SEC. 8309. MAINTENANCE OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING.
    SEC. 8310. MAINTENANCE OF FEDERAL PARENT LOCATOR SERVICE FUNDING.
    SEC. 8311. INFORMATION COMPARISONS WITH INSURANCE DATA.
    SEC. 8312. TRIBAL ACCESS TO THE FEDERAL PARENT LOCATOR SERVICE.
    SEC. 8314. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT RELATING TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN STATES AND INDIAN TRIBES.
    SEC. 8315. STATE OPTION TO USE STATEWIDE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING AND INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEM FOR INTERSTATE CASES.
    SEC. 8316. MODIFICATION OF RULE REQUIRING ASSIGNMENT OF SUPPORT RIGHTS AS A CONDITION OF RECEIVING TANF.
    SEC. 8317. STATE OPTION TO DISCONTINUE CERTAIN SUPPORT ASSIGNMENTS.
    SEC. 8318. TECHNICAL CORRECTION.
    SEC. 8319. REDUCTION IN RATE OF REIMBURSEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.
    SEC. 8320. INCENTIVE PAYMENTS.
Subtitle D--Child Welfare
    SEC. 8401. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO APPROVE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.
    SEC. 8402. ELIMINATION OF LIMITATION ON NUMBER OF WAIVERS.
    SEC. 8404. ELIMINATION OF LIMITATION ON NUMBER OF WAIVERS THAT MAY BE GRANTED TO A SINGLE STATE FOR DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.
    SEC. 8405. STREAMLINED PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO AND EXTENSIONS OF DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS REQUIRING WAIVERS.
    SEC. 8406. AVAILABILITY OF REPORTS.
    SEC. 8407. CLARIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR FOSTER CARE MAINTENANCE PAYMENTS AND ADOPTION ASSISTANCE.
    SEC. 8409. TECHNICAL CORRECTION.
    SEC. 8410. TECHNICAL CORRECTION.
Subtitle E--Supplemental Security Income
    SEC. 8501. REVIEW OF STATE AGENCY BLINDNESS AND DISABILITY DETERMINATIONS.
    SEC. 8502. PAYMENT OF CERTAIN LUMP SUM BENEFITS IN INSTALLMENTS UNDER THE SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME PROGRAM.
Subtitle F--State and Local Flexibility
    SEC. 8601. PROGRAM COORDINATION DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.
Subtitle G--Repeal of Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset
    SEC. 8701. REPEAL OF CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET.
Subtitle H--Effective Date
    SEC. 8801. EFFECTIVE DATE.
November 7, 2005


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